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NBA Betting Preview: Wizards vs Nuggets

The Washington Wizards go head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Confident Wizards Can Cover the Spread

Let’s back the Wizards at +13 to outrun their odds on the spread. The underdogs are a good shout at -110 to stay relatively close to the Nuggets and we really like this bet.

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126-123 Wizards Triumph in Last H2H Matchup

Washington Wizards have suffered a defeat in their previous five games including a recent 128-115 loss. This occurred on the road at Golden 1 Center against Sacramento Kings. Alex Sarr led the way with 19 points, while Tre Johnson added 18 and Justin Champagnie chipped in 15.

Denver Nuggets got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 118-109 road triumph at American Airlines Center when meeting Dallas Mavericks. Jamal Murray scored 33 points, with Aaron Gordon putting up 22 and Peyton Watson contributing 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wizards have claimed back-to-back victories over the Nuggets. At Capital One Arena they won 122-113 before winning 126-123 at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Nuggets victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Wizards logo Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
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Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.9 points, 42.4 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 8.5 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 46.1% from the field and 81.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.8 points and 45.2 rebounds per contest.

Tre Johnson is averaging 14.8 points and 2.5 (43.9%) 3-pointers made. Justin Champagnie averages 6.6 rebounds and Bub Carrington 5.5 assists.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.6 points, 38.5 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.3 points and 47.2 rebounds.

Peyton Watson is averaging 22.6 points and 6.2 rebounds, Jamal Murray 7.1 assists and Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.1 (41.9%) 3-pointers.

Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Wizards can avoid a big loss in this NBA showdown, with bettors able to back them against the spread. The underdogs should be able to cover +13 which have been made available at -110.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Wizards vs Nuggets stats:

  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 13 consecutive games.
  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 18 of their last 20 games.
  • The -13 line hasn’t been covered by Nuggets in 2 consecutive games against Wizards.

Wizards +13 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tre Johnson Over 2.5 Assists +113 BetMGM logo

Tre Johnson (Wizards) has recorded Over 2.5 assists in 4 straight road games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +113 for this happening.

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Alex Sarr Under 7.5 Rebounds -132 BetMGM logo

Alex Sarr (Wizards) has had Under 7.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back him to go under the Player Rebounds line at odds of -132.

Latest Alex Sarr Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Wizards +13
Totals Under 232.5
Player Assists Tre Johnson Over 2.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Wizards +13, Under 232.5 and Tre Johnson (Wizards) to have Over 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wizards Wizards logo 107 - 118 Nuggets logo Nuggets

There’s the chance to bet on the Nuggets in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 118-107 victory in their favor.

Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Nuggets Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Denver Nuggets are massive -588 favorites. They are regarded as 85% likely to win this NBA game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. For those wanting to back Washington Wizards, you will find +450 about the underdogs.

The spread is calculated to be 13, while total points comes in at 232.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 232.5 can get -114.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Jamal Murray Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jamal Murray is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -118 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -109 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-118
Under 27.5
-109
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Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 19.5
-125
Under 19.5
-102
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-112
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Player Assists
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
-132
Under 9.5
-100
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Carlton Carrington (Wizards)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-156
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Kyshawn George (Wizards)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-120
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Jalen Pickett (Nuggets)
Over 3.5
-143
Under 3.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
+106
Under 7.5
-141
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 7.5
-100
Under 7.5
-132
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Justin Champagnie (Wizards)
Over 7.5
+109
Under 7.5
-143
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-114
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Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Five Wins for Nuggets

The Nuggets have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, posting 120.70 points per contest while yielding 121.70.

The Wizards have been beaten in four straight games away from home. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 108.00 points per contest and giving up 118.00.

The last time these teams met at Ball Arena, the Wizards came out on top 126-123 against the Nuggets. In the last 7 head-to-head matchups at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have notched four victories, while the Wizards have recorded three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 5-5 242.40 120.70 121.70 7 3
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Away Stats 3-7 226.00 108.00 118.00 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 31 31.15 463 150 14.9 4.8 2.1 5.6 0.8 1.0
Trae Young 10 28.01 193 89 19.3 8.9 1.8 1.6 0.1 1.0
Bub Carrington 40 27.82 377 185 9.4 4.6 2.0 3.8 0.2 0.5

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 37 35.59 954 276 25.8 7.5 3.4 4.5 0.3 1.0
Nikola Jokic 32 34.56 948 351 29.6 11.0 2.1 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Wizards Injury Table

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Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

16 Jan NBA
Wizards 115-128 Kings
14 Jan NBA
Wizards 105-119 Clippers
11 Jan NBA
Wizards 93-112 Suns
09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Wizards 110-131 76ers
06 Jan NBA
Magic 112-120 Wizards
04 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards
02 Jan NBA
Nets 99-119 Wizards
31 Dec NBA
Wizards 114-113 Bucks
29 Dec NBA
Suns 115-101 Wizards

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

14 Jan NBA
Nuggets 118-109 Mavericks
13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Bucks 104-108 Nuggets
09 Jan NBA
Hawks 110-87 Nuggets
07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Nuggets 125-124 76ers
04 Jan NBA
Nuggets 115-127 Nets
02 Jan NBA
Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers
31 Dec NBA
Nuggets 106-103 Raptors
29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak